Writing
功 (gōng) — how to say "merit" in Chinese
功
Merit, achievement
noun
Character composition
功
merit
Radicals / Keys
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
立下大功
lì xià dà gōng
to perform a great deed
Examples
他的成功是很大的功。
His success is a great achievement.
他有功。
He has merit.
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Frequently asked questions
Merit in Chinese meaning
"merit" in Chinese is 功 (gōng).
What does 功 mean in English?
功 (gōng) means "Merit, achievement".
How is 功 pronounced?
It is pronounced gōng (written as gong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Gong in Chinese character
It is written 功 and has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 功?
功 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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